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04/10/2012

The BBB Eye - Beautify Your Home On a Budget

With the down economy some people are giving up on selling their homes and are remodeling for themselves and others are renovating their home so it has more sales appeal when the market does turn.

04/03/2012

The BBB Eye - Tips for Selecting a Home Improvement Contractor

With the down economy some people are giving up on selling their homes and are remodeling for themselves and others are renovating their home so it has more sales appeal when the market does turn.

03/19/2012

The BBB Eye - Getting a Loan for Home Improvements

With the down economy some people are giving up on selling their homes and are remodeling for themselves and others are renovating their home so it has more sales appeal when the market does turn.

03/12/2012

The BBB Eye - Planning to Remodel Your Home

With the down economy some people are giving up on selling their homes and are remodeling for themselves and others are renovating their home so it has more sales appeal when the market does turn.

12/06/2011

FTC Adds New Protections for Consumers Seeking to Work from Home

The FTC has approved changes to its Business Opportunity Rule that will ensure consumers have information they need when considering buying a work-at-home program or any other business opportunity.

08/10/2011

A Top Gripe says Carol

Have you been upset about shoddy work on your home improvement project? Or that the project was not done on time? You are not alone.

12/27/2010

The BBB Eye - Planning Your Next Appliance Purchase

This month on The BBB Eye we’re covering five areas of improvement that go a long way toward beautifying your home - economy style.

12/13/2010

The BBB Eye - Flooring Options to Consider When Remodeling

This month on The BBB Eye we’re covering five areas of improvement that go a long way toward beautifying your home - economy style.

12/06/2010

The BBB Eye - Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Home

This month on The BBB Eye we’re going to cover five areas of improvement that go a long way toward beautifying your home - economy style.

10/01/2007

FTC - The Federal Trade Commission's Information about Relief for Hurricane Victims

Advance Fee Loan Scams, Appliances, Automobiles, Charity Scams, Contractor Scams, Credit and Money, Damaged or Lost Documents, Debris Removal Scams, Door-To-Door Sale (Cooling Off Rule), Fake Disaster Officals, Flood Restoration, Foundation-Excavation-or-Waterproofing Work, Home Ownership Issues, Home Repair Scams, Identity Theft, Job Scams, Money and Credit, Pest Control, Rental Listing Scams, Utility Related Scams, Water Treatment or Purification Devices

06/01/2007

FTC - Mortgage Payments Sending You Reeling? Here's What to Do

The possibility of losing your home because you can't make the mortgage payments can be terrifying. Perhaps you are one of the many consumers who took out a mortgage that had a fixed rate for the first two or three years and then had an adjustable rate. Or maybe you're anticipating an adjustment, and want to know what your payments will be and whether you'll be able to make them. Or maybe you're having trouble making ends meet because of an unrelated financial crisis.

05/01/2007

FTC - Buying a Home: It’s a Big Deal

Whether you’re shopping for appliances or automobiles, groceries or gadgets, travel services or tax preparers, the Internet has changed the way most people gather information about products and services.

02/01/2007

FTC - Home Equity Credit Lines

Using a credit line to borrow against the equity in your home has become a popular source of consumer credit. And lenders are offering these home equity credit lines in a variety of ways.

07/01/2006

FTC - At-Home Genetic Tests: A Healthy Dose of Skepticism May Be the Best Prescription

Could a simple medical test tell you if you are likely to get a particular disease? Could it evaluate your health risks and even suggest a specific treatment? Could you take this test in the privacy of your home, without a doctor’s prescription or guidance?

07/01/2005

FTC - Warranties for Newly Built Homes: Know Your Options

Warranties for Newly Built Homes: Know Your Options For many people, a home is the most expensive purchase they ever make. It’s no wonder, then, that buyers of newly built homes are interested in warranties, which promise to repair or replace certain elements of the home, if necessary, within a certain time. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, if you’re considering a home warranty it’s important to understand what it covers, how to make a claim, and the process for resolving disputes that may arise between you and the builder or warranty company.


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